Description
Herbal combination to help reduce cough and cold symptoms
• Includes a soothing blend of English ivy, marshmallow and European elder extracts
• Helps relieve coughs, promote expectoration (loosens and expels mucus) and improve respiratory function in patients with chronic bronchitis
• Marshmallow is used in Herbal Medicine as a demulcent to relieve the irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough
• Delicious natural raspberry flavour
• Convenient liquid formula
English Ivy Cough and Cold is a great-tasting combination of herbs traditionally used to help relieve symptoms associated with coughs and colds. It provides English ivy, which has been demonstrated in clinical trials to help relieve coughs, promote expectoration and improve respiratory function in patients with chronic bronchitis.1-3 A mucilaginous herb, marshmallow contains polysaccharides that coat the mucosal lining of the respiratory tract.4 Clinical research supports its traditional use in Herbal Medicine as a demulcent to relieve the irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough.4 English Ivy Cough and Cold also includes European elder, an herb well-recognized for its high anthocyanin content.5 Available in a delicious natural raspberry flavour, English Ivy Cough and Cold is a convenient way to provide soothing relief of cough and cold symptoms.
Ingredients
ONE TEASPOON (5 ML) CONTAINS:
Marshmallow (Athaea officinalis) Root Extract (4:1) …………125 mg 500 mg
Dried Equivalent English Ivy (Hedera helix) Leaf Extract (4-7:1) (Hedera helix) (4- 7:1) ……………….40 mg 160-280 mg
Dried Equivalent European Elder (Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra) Fruit Extract (1 6:1). . 25 mg 400 mg Fresh Equivalent
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Purified water, glycerin, xylitol, naturlaa flavours, citric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbat
Dosing
Recommended Dose: Adults: Take 1 teaspoon 3 times daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Consult your healthcare practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Cautions
Risk Information: Do not use if you are allergic to ivy. Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking antitussives, or have gastrointestinal inflammation or ulcer. Consult your healthcare practitioner if you experience fever, shortness of breath, purulent nasal or cough discharge, or if symptoms persist or worsen.Discontinue use in case of gastrointestinal upsets, such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea. Hypersensitivity to European elder can occur; in which case, discontinue use. Diuretic effect may occur. This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if box or contents are open or damaged. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of the reach of children.
